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Painting the walls and ceiling can be one of the most enjoyable parts of decorating a room. It's an easy way to refresh a space, or add character with a new colour.

To get the best finish, it's worth doing some thorough preparation before beginning and then working systematically around the room. With the right tools even the more difficult tasks, like painting the ceiling, can be made easier and more efficient.

In this guide, we'll be;

Painting the ceiling, coving and walls in a room

Using a water-based interior emulsion paint - for advice choosing the best paint for your room, check out our Interior paint buying guide

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If you're painting on bare wood, plaster or metal surfaces, you'll get a better result if you use a primer first. It provides a surface which the paint can bond to and stops the paint being absorbed. Find out more what you need and for what surface.

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The Happy painter from
Comfortable to useVery pleased with these paint brushes especially with the selection to choose from.
Possibly the best paint brushes I’ve used in years. Always my first choice in B&Q Would highly recommend.

Date published: 2017-09-29

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Marge 2 from
Excellant brushesNo fibre shed , great for cutting in , eady to clean ,best paint brushes i,ve bought in yrs.

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Sarahloulou from
Great brushesThese are fantastic quality brushes. Used many times. Clean up well and bristles never lost. Highly recommend

Date published: 2017-06-19

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Lornie from
BrushesGood, strong brushes - excellent value. I would definitely but again.

Date published: 2017-05-30

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nuisence from
Diall paint brushesThese brushes are so easy to wash clean, easy to use, puts varnish on easy whatever your doing

Date published: 2017-03-21

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Boster17 from
Good productI brought the brushs do paint the room and they was the best value for money

Date published: 2017-03-07

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Anonymous from
Always ImpressedI'm always happy with Diall products. I've never had an issue with a dial product yet. Ever. These brushes have very soft bristles for a cheaper brand. Generally no bristle loss. Defo recommend them